Senior Azure API Technical Specialist

Experience: Not Available to Not Available years

Location: Chennai, India

Skills: Apigee X, Apigee Edge, API proxy design, API product configuration, Developer portals, API lifecycle management, RESTful APIs, OpenAPI, Swagger, Azure Function Apps, Node.js, Java, Python, Event-driven architectures, Serverless architectures, Azure API Management, Azure Key Vault, Azure Storage, Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, Azure Front Door, Data transformation, Mapping logic, Integration Architecture, Integration patterns, Decoupled architectures, Scalable architectures, Security best practices, OAuth2, mTLS, Certificates, Secrets management, Fluent in English, Problem-solving, Analytical mindset, Proactive attitude, Ownership-driven attitude

Job Summary
API Management Expertise
Strong hands-on experience with Apigee X (or Apigee Edge)
Deep understanding of:
API proxy design
Policies (security, traffic management, mediation)
API product configuration
Developer portals and API lifecycle management
Experience designing RESTful APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger)

Azure Integration & Development
Proven experience with:
Azure Function Apps (Node.js, Java, or Python preferred)
Event-driven and serverless architectures
Familiarity with:
Azure API Management (APIM)
Azure Key Vault
Azure Storage (tables, blobs for lookup/reference data)
Azure Service Bus / Event Grid
Azure Front Door
Strong experience in implementing data transformation and mapping logic

Integration Architecture
Solid understanding of integration patterns (sync/async, pub-sub, orchestration)
Experience in designing decoupled, scalable API-led architectures
Knowledge of security best practices (OAuth2, mTLS, certificates, secrets management)

Language
Fluent in English (mandatory) – both written and spoken
Ability to communicate effectively with international and cross-functional teams

Soft Skills
Solid problem-solving and analytical mindset
Ability to work in a global,



cross-functional environment
Excellent communication skills in English (technical and business stakeholders)
Proactive and ownership-driven attitude

Key Responsibilities
1. Architect And Design Comprehensive Solutions For Product And Project Delivery Using Azure Api Technologies, Ensuring Alignment With Client Needs And Industry Standards.
2. Serve As A Subject Matter Expert In Azure Api, Providing Strategic Insights And Guidance To Enhance Project Outcomes And Team Capabilities.
3. Conduct Ongoing Research And Integrate New Technologies Into Solutions To Ensure Current Offerings Meet Quality Standards And Client Expectations.
4. Facilitate The Development Of A Skilled Workforce In Azure Api Through Conducting Interviews, Leading Training Sessions, And Providing Mentorship To Team Members.
5. Gather And Analyze Specifications To Deliver Tailored Solutions To Clients, Leveraging Expertise In Azure Api And Related Domains.
6. Drive Competency Development By Envisioning And Articulating Strategic Propositions, Including Building Collateral And Creating Whitepapers Based On Market Trend Analysis.
7. Recommend And Implement Client Value Creation Initiatives While Applying Industry Best Practices For Azure Api Technologies To Enhance Service Delivery.

Skill Requirements
1. Architect And Design Comprehensive Solutions For Product And Project Delivery Using Azure Api Technologies, Ensuring Alignment With Client Needs And Industry Standards.
2. Serve As A Subject Matter Expert In Azure Api, Providing Strategic Insights And Guidance To Enhance Project Outcomes And Team Capabilities.




3. Conduct Ongoing Research And Integrate New Technologies Into Solutions To Ensure Current Offerings Meet Quality Standards And Client Expectations.
4. Facilitate The Development Of A Skilled Workforce In Azure Api Through Conducting Interviews, Leading Training Sessions, And Providing Mentorship To Team Members.
5. Gather And Analyze Specifications To Deliver Tailored Solutions To Clients, Leveraging Expertise In Azure Api And Related Domains.
6. Drive Competency Development By Envisioning And Articulating Strategic Propositions, Including Building Collateral And Creating Whitepapers Based On Market Trend Analysis.
7. Recommend And Implement Client Value Creation Initiatives While Applying Industry Best Practices For Azure Api Technologies To Enhance Service Delivery.

Other Requirements
1. Architect And Design Comprehensive Solutions For Product And Project Delivery Using Azure Api Technologies, Ensuring Alignment With Client Needs And Industry Standards.
2. Serve As A Subject Matter Expert In Azure Api, Providing Strategic Insights And Guidance To Enhance Project Outcomes And Team Capabilities.
3. Conduct Ongoing Research And Integrate New Technologies Into Solutions To Ensure Current Offerings Meet Quality Standards And Client Expectations.
4. Facilitate The Development Of A Skilled Workforce In Azure Api Through Conducting Interviews, Leading Training Sessions, And Providing Mentorship To Team Members.
5. Gather And Analyze Specifications To Deliver Tailored Solutions To Clients, Leveraging Expertise In Azure Api And Related Domains.
6. Drive Competency Development By Envisioning And Articulating Strategic Propositions, Including Building Collateral And Creating Whitepapers Based On Market Trend Analysis.
7. Recommend And Implement Client Value Creation Initiatives While Applying Industry Best Practices For Azure Api Technologies To Enhance Service Delivery.

📌 Senior Azure API Technical Specialist (Chennai)
🏢 HCL Technologies
📍 Chennai